Results Of Recent Musical Exams
The Cumberland Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music exams under Dr. Haigh show pupils across piano violin and theory achieving success. Names include Winnie Woods Edith O Brien Dorothy Redmond Mary Walker Archie Dick Grace Bell Elizabeth Ball Effie Parkins Mildred McQuillan Leslie Dando Beryl Hundson Gwen dolin Carey Norma Parnham Kathleen Cooke Mary Conn Priscilla Cloutier Elma Quinn Jean McWhirter Eva Baldwin Thomas Formby Gladys Dando Mildred Oliver and others as pupils of Mrs. Oliver Miss Geoghegan and Mr. Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Royal Academy of Music
Royal College of Music
Dr. Haigh
London
England
Winnie Woods
Edith O'Brien
Dorothy Redmond
Mary Walker
Archie Dick
Grace Bell
Elizabeth Ball
Mary Sweeny
Effie Parkins
Mildred McQuillan
Leslie Dando
Beryl Hundson
Oliver
Gwendolin Carey
Norma Parnham
Kathleen Cooke
Mary Conn
Priscilla Cloutier
Jean McWhirter
Elma Quinn
Miss Geoghegan
Ethel Fulcher
Lower Divison
Eva Baldwin
Thomas Formby
Employees Picnic Open To All Employees And Families
All events on the programme of the Employees' Picnic are open to employees and their families unless otherwise stated.
Cumberland Defeats Chemainus In Sunday Baseball Game
Cumberland seniors defeated Chemainus 9 to 6 before a large crowd. Cumberland scored first in the opening inning with Marocchi driving home, while Chemainus replied with two in the fourth. Daly of Cumberland nearly homered but was cut down at home plate. Later Chemainus lost 12 to 0 at Courtenay against the dairy men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemainus Baseballers
Cumberland
Marrochi
Daly
Chemainus
Courtenay
Dairymen
Chas
Graham
H. Brown
Symes
Gardner
R. Brown
Rice
Houl
Horton
Robinson
McBride
Finch
Boyd
Plump
King
Harrison
Marocchi
Conti
James
Chinese Merchants Freed of Charges in Liquor Board Case
A provincial Liquor Board delegation visited Cumberland to prosecute several prominent Chinese merchants for failing to pay a super-tax on liquor. After a long day of hearings, all accused were acquitted for lack of proof that the offenses occurred within the magistrate’s jurisdiction. The group then went to Campbell River, where a future liquor sale charge against Mr. Smith was withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
A. F. Stephenson
Nanaimo
Arthur Leighton
D. McFarlane
Colonel Hose
Miss Callow
Liquor Board
J. Baird
P. P. Harrison
W. P. Grant
Campbell River
Smith
City Council Holds Regular Meeting and Tax Refund Discussion
The city council held its regular meeting in the chambers with Mayor MacDonald presiding. Rev. Father Beaton urged a 50 percent tax refund for the Catholic Church and Rev. W Leversedge requested a refund for the Anglican Church Hall. The council decided to seek legal advice on both cases and notify the clergy. A public works communication and upcoming by law on the main highway were noted. Semiannual financials showed receipts of 32 975.57 and expenditures of 27 793.03.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDonald
Beveridge
Bannerman
Maxwell
Pickard
Parnham
Father Beaton
Comox
Pe Council
Victoria
St. Andrew's Cathedral
Rev
Beaton
Ladysmith
Ald
Privy Council
Rev. Beaton
Cumberland
W. Leversedge
Church of England
Leversedge
Public Works Department
Finance Committee
R.coc
Board of Works
Ald. Beveridge
Cumberland Premier Dota tra Debuts At Ho-Io Hall Dance
The Cumberland Premier Dota tra makes its first appearance tonight at Ho-Io dance hall with a monster dance under a new orchestra. Reports say the ensemble rivals any Cumberland orchestra, with practices in recent weeks. Admission is 7 cents for gentlemen and 25 cents for ladies. Dancing starts at 9:80 and runs to 2 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Dotatra
Fifth Annual Picnic Celebration To Be Held Saturday
The Canadian Collieries Ltd employees hold their fifth annual picnic at Royston with sixty events and a special Cumberland train. Activities start at 10 am, ending after an 8:30 pm return. A grand raffle offers valuable prizes, with unclaimed prizes posted locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royston
Cumberland
Ladysmith
C. L
A. A
Government creates appeal board for war pensioners
The Dominion announces a government move enabling war pensioners to appeal unfavourable pay decisions. A medical board will hear appeals under temporary or permanent authority, with powers akin to a Royal Commission. The measure follows a parliamentary committee report on soldiers civil re establishment and pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.R
Special Parliamentary Committee On Soldiers Civil
Department of Soldiers Civil
Beland
Royal Commission
G.W.V.A
Board of Pension Commissioners
Special
Parliamentary Committee On Pensions, Insurance and Re
Canadian Ex Service Commission Proposes Pension Aid
July 29 1922 notes urge a commission to study pension and medical relief for disabled ex members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force and dependents. It would survey needs, investigate parliamentary inquiry data, and report findings for government approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E.F
Merville Relief Fund Donations Listed
Donations to the Merville fire disaster fund include James Potter one dollar A Bird Jr one dollar and J Vaughan one dollar The fund remains open and gifts may be sent to Rev W LeverSedge or F A McCarthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merville
James Potter
A. Bird, Jr
J. Vaughan
Rev. W. Leversedge
F. A. McCarthy
To Defend Soccer Title At Caledonian Games
The local five a side team led by Conti Campbell Brew ster Milligan and Horne departs tonight for Vancouver to compete in the Caledonian Games on Saturday The B C championship was won last year by a Cumberland team at stake
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conti
Campbell
Brewster
Milligan
Horne
Vancouver
B.C
Cumberland
Camerons of the Royal Mounted at ILO ILO next Tue and Wed
A Canadian feature film titled Cameron of the Royal Mounted debuts at ILO ILO next Tuesday and Wednesday. The story follows Ralph Connor adapted details from his Northwest Canada novels with seven actors and actual Royal Northwest Mounted Police participation. The film showcases dramatic river rapids, frontier characters, and stunning mountain scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
The
Royal Mounted
Canadian Northwest
Ralph Connor
Black Rock
Sky Pilot
Prospector
Glengary
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Connor
Northwest
Mounted Police
Scotland
New County
Niagara
Special 100 Yards Race Capco Challenge Cup Unveiled
Telegram from British American Paint Co Vancouver offers to donate the Capco Challenge Cup for a 100 yard race open to company employees. Trophy to remain two years in succession before becoming the winner's absolute property. Message sent to Chas O'Brien Cumberland B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. O'Brien
British American Paint Co
Vancouver
Charles O'Brien
Cumberland
B. C
Dunsmuir
Convention To Be Held Here Aug 4 And 11
The Associated Boards of Trade of Vancouver Island will meet in Cumberland on August 4 and 11. Key topics include fuel oil import duties, freight rates, natural scenery preservation, transportation development, and forest fire prevention. Prominent attendees include Premier John Oliver and ministers from the British Columbia government. A banquet is planned at the G.W.V.A. Hall with over 100 guests anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Boards of Trade of
Vancouver Island
Cumberland
John Oliver
British Columbia
William Sloan
Thomas Menzies
M.P.P
Macken
W. Payne
Cumerland
Victoria
G.W.V.A
Fierce Lightweight Title Bout In New York
Benny Leonard the lightweight champion boxed Lew Tendler in a 12 round no decision bout at Madison Square Garden. Referee Harry Hytle officiated, with both fighters in top form and the match billed as one of the fiercest lightweight contests on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benny Leonard
Lew Tendler
Harry Hytle
Dempsey-Carpentier
Community Picnic Draws Crowds at Rye Bay
The Courtney Board of Trade sponsored event at Rye Bay drew hundreds to the picnic grounds. Activities featured many sporting events and smooth organization. Visitors included Robert Strachan, Senior Inspector of Mines of Fernie, and John Stewart from Nanaimo Mine Rescue Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtney Board of Trade
Rye Bay
Robert Strachan
Fernie
John Stewart
Nanaimo
Hunden Wins Another Bevan Loses Game 6 3
Cumberland hosts Bevan with Dave Hunden on the mound dominating bats. Aitken tires in the eighth as Cumberland builds a 6-3 win aided by three first inning runs and errors. Robertson Miller Bennie contribute two hits each as Hunden fans ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Boys
Bevan
Dave Hunden
Aitken
Westfield
Harry Stunt
Levan Lads
Parks
Cumberland
Securiti
Cumiberland
Robertson
Miller
Rob
Bennie
Harry Stant
Also Mentioned on This Page
Government Liquor Board
Dominion Command
Merville Relief Fund
Papa
Trollo Theatre
Angie Hurst
Frank Horzage
Vera Gordon
Dove Davidson
Paramount
Mumu
Miriam Battistra
Ilo-Ilo
Hunden
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